Best iPhone charging cables

Anker PowerLine+ Lightning cable

Without a doubt the best Lightning cable currently on the market. A well made, well-priced, gimmick-free cable that features protection where you need it, and is yet soft enough to roll up and carry in a pocket.

Anker PowerLine+ Lightning cable

One of the keys to the durability of the Anker PowerLine+ Lightning cable is the excellent strain relief built into the connectors that not only prevents the cable from fraying at these positions, but also helps stop the cable ripping out of the connector.

Published: September 2, 2017 -- 11:00 GMT (04:00 PDT)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Anker PowerLine+ Lightning cable

Anker have also reinforced the connectors to prevent the cable pulling out after repeated use.

Published: September 2, 2017 -- 11:00 GMT (04:00 PDT)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Anker PowerLine+ Lightning cable

The nylon braided outer sheath prevents tangling.

Published: September 2, 2017 -- 11:00 GMT (04:00 PDT)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Anker PowerLine+ Lightning cable

The cable is strong enough to support over 80kg. I've tested this, and I can't see any way a cable is going to be broken through normal use.

Published: September 2, 2017 -- 11:00 GMT (04:00 PDT)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Honorable mention - Amazon Basics Lightning cable

Cheap and cheerful cables that are actually quite durable and well made. You can buy a bunch of these without breaking the bank, so you can have one in the car, one at the office, and one at home, and still have a spare in case one breaks for under $30.

Honorable mention - Nomad Key

We've had a few of these in use for a few years and while they're usually kept in handbags or pockets and only used occasionally, they've always been there when we've needed to charge our iPhone or iPad and there wasn't a full-sized cable nearby.

Honorable mention - Paracable Lightning cable

I like these cables not only because thy are tough and well made, but also because they are super distinctive, which means they're less likely to be lost or picked up by someone else by accident. My favorite is the blaze orange " 1.21 Giggawatts" variety.

Honorable mention - Scosche StrikeLine Flo

The Scosche StrikeLine Flo is a Lightning charge and sync cable that features a flowing luminescence charge indicator, which makes the cable fun to watch and also ideal in low-light conditions so you don't lose it!

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Anker PowerLine+ Lightning cable

Without a doubt the best Lightning cable currently on the market. A well made, well-priced, gimmick-free cable that features protection where you need it, and is yet soft enough to roll up and carry in a pocket.